Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

About Us

Hudson Regional Health is a newly unified healthcare network serving Hudson County through four hospitals:Secaucus University Hospital, Bayonne University Hospital, Hoboken University Hospital, and The Heights University Hospital in Jersey City.

Together, these hospitals form a single, integrated system with a shared vision—to deliver modern, patient-first care supported by innovation. From robotic-assisted surgery and AI-powered diagnostics to real-time monitoring and precision neurosurgery, HRH is redefining what’s possible in community healthcare.

Patients across the region now have access to state-of-the-art procedures and nationally recognized specialists, all within a connected, local network designed to put care first.

What You'll Be Doing

The Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians.

Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Provides primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients. Requires a master's degree.

The successful candidate will / be able to:

• Knowledgeable of Federal, State Laws and Regulation, Accreditation and License requirements as governed by established policies and procedures
• Assesses patient status and obtains a comprehensive health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews; assessing presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performing thorough physical examination.
• Orders/performs appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians for the evaluation of illness.
• Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks. Develops and implements treatment plan including but not limited to prescribing/dispensing medications in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws. Makes appropriate adjustments of medications substitutions as needed for patient care.
• Patient / Family Education and Communication. Instructs patient/family regarding medications and treatments. Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention. Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs. Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies. Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written format or electronically.
• Participates in peer and quality reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Identifies, documents and actively reports issues and system barriers through appropriate administrative and medical staff channels.
• Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team on area of specialty. Complies with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patient. Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e-mails.
• Monitors patients progress along the continuum of care intervening as necessary to ensure appropriateness of setting and services provided are high quality, efficient and effective. Coordinates plan of care.
• Assist in discharge planning. Ensures an appropriate discharge plan. Facilitates implementation of discharge plan and discharge teaching and updates discharge plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in accordance with patient's clinical course and continuing needs to expedite post discharge care.
• Diagnose and treat mental health and emotional disorders
• Offer individual and group therapy to patients
• Prescribe and monitor medications when necessary
• Maintain detailed records of patient visits and progress
• Assist in the development of individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure patient continuity of care
• Educate patients and families about mental health and emotional disorders

Schedule & Call Expectations:

• Part-time position:  Monday–Friday.
• One weekday call shift approximately once per week.
• Weekend call coverage every 4-6 weeks:
• Friday at 4:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM (paid call coverage).
• May be asked to provide coverage for one extended holiday weekend per year based on departmental needs.

What We're Looking For

• Active NJ Advance Practice License
• Certification
• Maintain unrestricted CDS, DEA,
• ACLS, and BLS
• Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
• Requires Registered Nurse (RN)
• Master's degree in Nursing, with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing
• Valid state licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner           
• 5+ years of experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Knowledge of mental health and emotional disorders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• New Graduates encouraged to apply

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full Time Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities Malpractice